We discuss whether Independent Mormons allow for women bless the sick.

Polygamy

Women Bless the Sick? “I’ve Actually Done That” (Ericksons 3 of 4)

Rick Bennett asks the hard questions about gender and race within independent fundamentalism. Do women bless the sick? The Erickson family—Joshua, Melissa, and Charlotte—discuss the reality of “patriarchal” polygamy, refuting the stereotype of oppressed, silent

January 30, 2026 No Comments

Independent Mormons have put together their own version of Mormon scriptures that show changes over time and go back to the 1840 Book of Mormon.

Authority Without a Church: How Independent Mormons Claim Priesthood (Ericksons)

The Ericksons introduce a massive new scripture project for Independent Mormons and all Restorationists. We discuss the contentious issue of priesthood authority outside the LDS Church, and explain why they believe authority can exist in

January 27, 2026 No Comments

2nd Edition Sister Wives includes Melissa, Charlotte, and Joshua Erickson.

2nd Edition Sister Wives (Ericksons)

The largest group of Mormon polygamists don’t belong to a group! I’m talking to the Ericksons: Joshua, Charlotte, & Melissa who purchased the Sister Wives home from Kody Brown and his 4 wives from the

January 25, 2026 No Comments

Person Interviewed: Ericksons

Women Bless the Sick? “I’ve Actually Done That” (Ericksons 3 of 4)

Authority Without a Church: How Independent Mormons Claim Priesthood (Ericksons)

2nd Edition Sister Wives (Ericksons)

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